CVE-2020-13152: A remote user can create a specially crafted M3U file, media playlist file that when loaded by the target user

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MEDIUM 5.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2020-13152 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting amarok. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A remote user can create a specially crafted M3U file, media playlist file that when loaded by the target user, will trigger a memory leak, whereby Amarok 2.8.0 continue to waste resources over time, eventually allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-401
Published	2020-05-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kde

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-05-20 13:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kde amarok DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy amarok || rpm -q amarok || amarok --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison amarok sudo apt install amarok=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.8.0> sudo apt-mark hold amarok

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list amarok sudo dnf downgrade amarok-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add amarok

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Amarok 2.8.0 - Denial-of-Service

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-13152?

amarok: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-13152 being exploited?

CVE-2020-13152 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-13152 affect?

CVE-2020-13152 affects amarok. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). A remote user can create a specially crafted M3U file, media playlist file that when loaded by the target user, will trigger a memory leak, whereby Amarok 2.8.0 continue to waste resources over time, eventually allows attackers to cause a d

How urgent is CVE-2020-13152?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

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